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Real vs Nominal GDP: Why It Matters

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All three GDP conversions get solved step by step, from 1990's $10.9 trillion real figure to the 2026 flip where nominal outruns real, plus the exact base-year match at $19.5 trillion. A memo debunks the politician's 27 percent growth claim with the worked figures.

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